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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
2
Mr Wy Ts Cros criticises unreadable business correspondence at a Rotary Club luncheon. He argues clear written style is essential for bank managers and merchants, noting the poor habit has grown in recent years and costs efficiency.
A chaotic report recalls Apple Weekarp warnings with claims of no workable organization in Queensland. The Courier-Mall notes scattered statements about readiness, wardens, and emergency action while stressing a lack of cohesive structure and potential panic controls.
A parliamentary inquiry examines who knew about ballot paper delivery tied to a fatal poll day. Details show a sergeant and a head teacher involved in the halted process, with the inquiry adjourned for 40 days.
Lady Cowley dies at her Teowong home after a long public career. She was a former OBE holder and served as vice president of the Red Cross Society in Queensland, president of the Australian Comfort Fund, and vice president of the Sock Fund. She came to Queensland as a bride with her husband Mr Alfred S. Cowley. Survived by one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Jenarles Gallint Enniskillen, Messrs. Eric Fairford, Roy Cowley Brisbane.
A Twelfth Night Theatre Leclure Room staging last night presented a Mexican revolution drama Soldadera as the bracket’s highlight. Performers included Jervion Askew producer and cast members Philip Bride Dorothy Bull Daphne Hiley Beryl James Baty Whittier Patricia Wanderson Catherine Disc coll Freda Litte Monty Viti.
A divorce case concluded with the defense denying misconduct allegations. The jury heard statements from both sides, with the court noting the defendant’s role in the proceedings and a dispute over taunts during testimony. The judge scheduled further motions and a noted November date for a further hearing.
A series of weekend thefts report break ins at a Tomes Cyn O Ne premises at Helin and Beaudesert in Moorooks with a suitcase of clothes taken. In Brookville a major crime at Tarkett lent, Queen Street, and Con Crowiey And Co. Ann Bireel Valley also report thefts of property valued at £135.
A scrambled report cites Sun activity and local events with references to Ingo Jones, Eras, and Crohamhurst. It mentions a mining fatality at a Torpantine mine, a Brisbane court ruling on a seaman Vivian Michael, a trial for Lynton Nell Hale, and a fined motorist Axel Ale Pearson for drink driving.
Pat The Piper wins the Kedron Park Coursing Handicap final after beating Red Haxe Shaun Ox and other rivals in a four-horse field. The dog led early and held off strong challenges from County Tig and Anutier Alone in a tightly contested heat and final.
Murwillumbah area listings describe grading results and community notices. The fragmented text references local names, addresses, and possible bids or charges alongside hospital and public service mentions. Key entities include regional locations, individuals, and institutions, though many details are obscured by OCR errors.
Scrambled text lists weights and names without clear events. The fragment mentions Canterbury and Saturday weights with assorted proper nouns and dates, but lacks coherent narrative or outcomes to form a standard news summary.
Fragmentary OCR details show mentions of Ballarat Fields and a draw. The text includes scattered phrases and names, with unclear context and several garbled terms. No coherent event or date can be established from this readable portion.
An old advertisement promotes Pasteeth powder that coats denture plates to hide false teeth issues. It claims no taste or soreness, easing use for wearers, and urges readers to contact a chemist for supply.
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